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Travel By Lisa Luxury Travel Specialist.

Seeing all the flight cancellations and air traffic control chaos across social media lately has been awful to watch. It...
10/09/2026

Seeing all the flight cancellations and air traffic control chaos across social media lately has been awful to watch. It’s stressful enough reading about it, let alone being stuck in an airport terminal with tired kids and zero answers. ✈️🤦‍♀️

Even when people think they’ve booked a "protected" package online, they often find out the hard way that when things go wrong, they’re completely on their own.

The honest truth is this: the amount of human interaction you have when booking your holiday is the exact amount of human interaction you’ll get when things go sideways.

If you booked with a faceless website or an app, you’re usually left with:

An unhelpful automated chatbot 🤖

Hours on hold listening to hold music

Trying to rebook flights and hotels on your phone while sitting on the airport floor

When you book with an independent travel agent like me, you only ever have one person to speak to: me.

While so many travellers were stranded in queues this week, my clients didn’t have to panic. I was already working behind the scenes, tracking flights, sorting alternative connections, rearranging private transfers, and liaising directly with hotels. Not one of my clients was left stranded, and not one of them felt alone.

You work hard for your holidays, and peace of mind shouldn’t be an optional extra.

Before you hit "book" on that next DIY trip or online deal, give me a shout first. Having a real person in your corner makes all the difference.

Pop me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get you looked after properly. 📲

If I could choose a month to travel, it would always be September, closely followed by October.In fact, before the kids ...
07/09/2026

If I could choose a month to travel, it would always be September, closely followed by October.

In fact, before the kids started school, these were always my absolute go-to months to get away! ✈️✨

This photo of Capri is the exact reason why. In peak summer, it’s bustling and hectic. Right now? The crowds have cleared, the sea is at its warmest, and you can actually sit by the water with a glass of wine and properly breathe. 🍷🌊

If you fancy sneaking away for some quieter sunshine, here’s where is looking gorgeous right now:

Capri & Amalfi Coast — Peaceful evenings, warm breezes, and no August rush.

Greece (Crete or Rhodes) — Guaranteed blue skies, calm waters, and empty loungers.

Southern Spain — Lovely 28°C heat and long, relaxed tapas lunches.

Whether you're after a quick late blast of heat or want to get ahead on 2027 so you’ve got something to look forward to, let me handle all the legwork.

Pop me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get chatting. 📲

Did you used to have a favourite month to travel before school terms took over? 👇

If you’ve wondered where I’ve been over the last month, the short answer is: surviving the summer holidays.Anyone runnin...
05/09/2026

If you’ve wondered where I’ve been over the last month, the short answer is: surviving the summer holidays.

Anyone running their own business with kids at home knows the August juggle is entirely real. Long story short, I’ve been in survival mode. Dog walks, family parties, and days out have pretty much made up our summer, all while managing peak-season departures for my clients. Between keeping the family entertained and making sure holidays ran like clockwork, something had to give, and for me, that was social media.

While I haven't been anywhere exotic myself, I’ve lived vicariously through the trips I’ve sent out, with Greece, the Canaries, New York, and Mexico being the big favourites this year.

The kids are already back at school, the house is quiet again, and after taking Monday to properly catch my breath, I’ll be back at my desk full-time from Tuesday.

If you’re ready to start planning your next getaway, whether that’s a quick blast of late sun, a winter escape, or getting ahead on next year, get in touch and let's get it booked.

How did you survive the summer break? Are you breathing a sigh of relief now routines are back, or are you missing the chaos already?

imagine sitting at the gate ready for your holiday, only to hear that your flight has been delayed or canceled. Or landi...
31/07/2026

imagine sitting at the gate ready for your holiday, only to hear that your flight has been delayed or canceled. Or landing after a long trip, only to find out the hotel overbooked.

For a lot of travelers, that usually means standing in a queue two hundred people deep, sitting on hold for hours, or frantically trying to rearrange transfers on a phone.

When you book through me, it works a bit differently.

They say behind every smooth holiday is someone quietly managing the chaos. That someone is me.

Changes can happen before you even leave home or while you're en route, but more often than not, I’ve actually resolved the issue before you even know there is one. Thanks to my background in travel operations and a lifetime spent working behind the scenes in the industry, there really isn't much I haven't seen or handled before.

If something does change, I’m usually the one reaching out to tell you about it, but I'll be messaging you with the solution already in place. Instead of stressing, you can just go grab a coffee while I sort the details.

Travel doesn't always go strictly to plan, but having someone in your corner who knows the industry inside out means you never have to deal with it alone.

Have you ever had a travel hiccup where you wished someone was handling the background stress for you? 👇

I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, but I’ve noticed a few new faces joining the page, so I thought it was the perfect...
17/07/2026

I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, but I’ve noticed a few new faces joining the page, so I thought it was the perfect time for a quick reintroduction! ☀️(And yes, I’ve picked a snowy Lapland picture today just to try and cool us all down a bit!).

I know some families have already broken up, but we’ve still got one final week left here, so the juggle is well and truly real. Life is just very busy at the moment with my oldest leaving primary school and wrapping up the school year for my youngest, alongside keeping everything moving with work.

At the same time, my travel desk has been buzzing. I’ve been busy crafting some incredible tailor-made itineraries, everything from magical trips to Lapland, epic American adventures, and luxury Maldives escapes, to securing early bookings for summer 2027 and a few cheeky last-minute getaways for this year.

Right now, my main focus is looking after my clients who are jetting off over the next few weeks. I’ve been busy managing check-ins and personally contacting my hotel partners to make sure everyone gets the absolute best rooms and those special extra touches that make a holiday.

If you’re thinking about getting away, whether that’s a last-minute escape or planning ahead for next year, please do give me a shout. I’d love to help you bring it to life.

For now, happy weekend! Whether you're already on holiday mode or, like me, surviving the final countdown week... we've got this! 🥂 Tell me, are you already off, or have you got one week left too? 👇

Hello July. 🤍 A new month and a fresh start.To be completely honest, June was a really difficult month, and looking back...
01/07/2026

Hello July. 🤍 A new month and a fresh start.

To be completely honest, June was a really difficult month, and looking back, it’s just been a tough start to the year altogether. Between everything happening in the Middle East and some personal things going on behind the scenes, I’ve found the first half of this year incredibly hard, and I’ve finished the month feeling utterly exhausted.

Life has just been non-stop lately. Between birthdays, half-term, getting my lovely clients away on holiday, and the emotional milestone of my eldest leaving primary school, my head has been absolutely spinning with it all.

Business has had its draining moments, too. Pouring hours into bespoke itineraries only to be ghosted, alongside the hard work of transitioning away from my old company, has been a lot. It was absolutely the right decision, but along with the emotional milestone, it’s taken a massive toll on my energy. I just needed to step back from social media to catch my breath and be present for my family.

Heading into July, I'm slowly finding my feet again. As I get back into posting, what would you actually like to see more of from me? Dreamy destinations, the raw reality of travel planning, or just more of the day-to-day juggle? Let me know below. 🤍

🫠 Tell me I’m not the only one who booked the wrong half-term week to work... slogging in the sunshine while next week l...
26/05/2026

🫠 Tell me I’m not the only one who booked the wrong half-term week to work... slogging in the sunshine while next week looks pretty grim! 🌧️😅

The good news? There are some incredible last-minute deals dropping right now. ✈️☀️

If you want to grab a bargain, my top tips are:
🔹 Be flexible on where you go.
🔹 Move fast when you see a good price.
🔹 Book with a travel pro (like me!) to navigate the options and do all the hard work for you.

I’m in the office tomorrow and Thursday and can get some options right across to you but how quickly can you pack? 🧳👀

Drop me a message or comment below with what you’re looking for! 👇

Back home after a little break in Halkidiki and I’m still thinking about Eagles Resort. The food was beautiful with thos...
19/05/2026

Back home after a little break in Halkidiki and I’m still thinking about Eagles Resort. The food was beautiful with those fresh Greek flavours and the premium drinks made the evenings feel so relaxed.

There’s so much to enjoy between Eagles Palace and the hilltop Eagles Villas. Water sports, boat trips, the spa, kids activities or just finding a quiet spot by the sea. It’s perfect for families who want space, couples who want something peaceful and anyone who loves that soft, easy Greek way of slowing down.

If you’re dreaming of a Mama Mia summer, I’ve got you covered.

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A short but really lovely stay at The Danai. The setting is beautiful, the food is incredible, and the whole place has t...
13/05/2026

A short but really lovely stay at The Danai. The setting is beautiful, the food is incredible, and the whole place has that calm, cared for feeling you only get when a hotel is truly family run. I had a brief chance to meet Mrs Danai and you can feel her warmth and influence throughout the property ✨

It’s a dreamy escape for anyone who loves space and a slower pace. For families it works perfectly with the freedom of your own villa, a kids club and a playground so little ones are happy and busy. After drop off parents can actually switch off for a moment and relax with a drink on the beach mine was a mocktail or wander down to the spa for a little treat 🌿

A huge thank you to Stavroula, Lia and the whole team for making the stay feel so special 🤍

If you’d like to know more or want help planning your own visit you can get in touch.

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